John Tyrrell, Jr.

What Happened

Firefighter of the Fire Department of the City of New York, who died of an illness from the rescue and recovery at the World Trade Center. The department added the name to its World Trade Center Memorial Wall at the ceremony of 09 September 2025. He died on 30 August 2024, aged 65.

Biography

John “Burger” Tyrrell was proudly born and raised in the “Beautiful Bronx” by his parents, John and Elizabeth (née Cleary) Tyrrell. John was born on April 21, 1959, the seventh of ten siblings. He passed away from cancer on August 30, 2024, at the age of 65. John is survived by his brothers, Michael (Paul), Stephen (Ellen), Edward (Carol), Thomas (Maryanne), Joseph (Francesca), and Peter (Susan); and sisters, Ann Timper (Robert), Mary Brown (Edward), and Grace Rutan (John). He is also survived by his loving, devoted wife, Mary Mulroy, with whom he shared four children, Brian Mulroy (Allison), John, Mary, and Michael. He was also a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He loved growing up in a big family and happily hosted Tyrrell Family Christmas for many years to bring them all together. John worked for the New York City Fire Department for 30 years and was a 9/11 first responder. He spent most of his career at Engine 75/Ladder 33 and later went to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He will be remembered for his storytelling abilities, fantastic cooking, and tailgating expertise. He was a proud fan of the New York Mets, New York Giants, Rolling Stones, and Johnny Cash. He also loved to cheer on the schools of all his kids, Iona College, the University of New Haven, Tulane University, and the University of South Carolina. He loved to spend time on his boat, go camping with his family, and play darts. He will also be remembered by his many friends—friends that grew up with him in Silver Beach, friends he made at Aviation High School (the best high school in the entire world, according to him), friends who worked with him in the fire department (especially Engine 75 and Ladder 33), friends who he hung out with at the Locust Point Yacht Club, friends who he played darts with, and so many more who met him and fell in love with his infectious personality. People remember him for being the loudest person in the room, the laughter and ease he brought to those around him, and his unrelenting generosity.

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FDNY World Trade Center Memorial Wall

New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial · Panel 7 Top

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